TalaPattrachitra Scroll - Painting on Palm Leaf. Talapattrachitra Scrolls started out as an ancient method of documentation that evolved over time to become recognised as a cherished art form. The word ‘Talapattrachitra’ is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘tala’ for palm, ‘patra’ for leaf and ‘chitra’ meaning illustration. These palm leaf paintings beautifully depict mythological and religious themes from epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata and renderings of Lord Jaganath.